What you should know before you rent a car

Car hires in Croatia: practical information

Where to rent a car in Croatia

If there's one country that makes having a Croatia car hire worth it, it's Croatia. The coast is lined with endless beaches, coves… it's a natural paradise that isn't well served by public transport. If you want to discover Croatia's secrets then a low cost car hire in Croatia is worth every penny! The best place to pick up a car hire Croatia is at an airport in Zagreb, Split or Dubrovnik. Those are the easiest cities to reach with flight tickets to Croatia from the UK.

In Croatia most of the motorways are toll roads but the toll prices aren't very high so you won't really need to account for them in your travel budget. Road conditions are fairly good unless you're planning on exploring very remote places, then it's best to check Croatia car hire deals on vehicles with 4-wheel drive.

Driving in Croatia: parking and other tips

In tourist cities like Dubrovnik it's worth paying attention to parking signs. Sometimes entire areas of the city, particularly the old towns, are off-limits to traffic and parking. Always park your economy Croatia car rentals in close proximity with your hotel in Croatia if they don't offer parking as an amenity. Mostly you need to take heed not to park your car hire Croatia city in a bad area of town. Look for blue signs showing where there is a car park, usually open 24/7.

It's easy to cruise down Croatia's motorways in a car hire Croatia when the speed limit is 130 km/h. Of course in rainy weather it's best to slow down as Croatia's roads are notoriously narrow and full of curves. For roadside assistance, call 987. It is against Croatian law to drive while using a mobile phone so pull over before you dial while on holidays in Croatia.

Road trips in Croatia: what to do, what to see

Krk

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Croatia you should definitely divide your time between the beaches, islands and the historical towns. First stop is Krk, the golden island of Croatia. Stick to the south side of the island for the best beaches. It isn't called the golden island for nothing! The water is shallow and the quiet bays make it the perfect for snorkelling and diving.

Zagreb

Zagreb is an impressive city in the Croatian highlands. It'll no doubt remind you of Vienna, Budapest and Prague all mixed together thanks to its architecture and narrow cobble-stoned streets. There is a lot to do here from national museums to trendy parties in underground clubs. The tourist tour starts in Gornji grad, the historical and medieval side of the city, with its stunning cathedral and old world architecture.

Dubrovnik

Perhaps the crown on the coast is Dubrovnik, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's the centre for Croatia's coastal tourism and no wonder the Ottoman Empire and Venice wanted it for their own! The city is gorgeous and the water the most perfect shade of turquoise. There is so much to see here, centuries of history are built on the old city walls. While you get all wrapped up in history, don't forget the beaches and yacht tours with your car hire Croatia train station!